Obituary of Charles Rader Shaw

Charles Rader Shaw 65, of Grafton passed away February 21, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born September 21, 1954 in Grafton WV, to William Franklin and Marion Christine (Carpenter) Shaw. Charlie graduated from Grafton High School and West Virginia University with a degree in Geography. He was a musician, songwriter and, a retired railroad brakeman/conductor. He loved to travel, read, play his guitars and keyboards and, spend time with his cats. Charlie is survived by his wife, JaNeille McKim Shaw, his son, Charles Justin Shaw of Carolina, WV, two sisters, Christine “Kisne” Shaw of Morgantown and Amy Shaw Brooks of Grafton, and four nieces and their families: Lori LeMasters Heinlein of Cranberry Township, PA; Sarah LeMasters Price of Grafton; Teresa Shaw Rose of Maitland, FL; and Susan Brooks of Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother, William Franklin (Bill) Shaw, Jr. In accordance to Charles’s wishes, cremation services are being provided by Hastings Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Morgantown at 3:00 pm. He will be inurned at Woodsdale Memorial Gardens at a later date. Donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 247 Willey Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 or to Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue, 120 Ohio Avenue, Westover, WV 26501. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com Hastings Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Shaw family.